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Here's where to head for fantastic shopping destinations north to south. For additional shopping options, check out the regional itineraries throughout this guide.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ST. HELENA MAIN STREET
This charming Napa Valley town boasts a wide variety of shops, especially for food and wine enthusiasts. Don't miss Dean & DeLuca, where you can sample (and buy) the region's gastronomic delights.

SAN FRANCISCO UNION SQUARE AND FERRY BUILDING MARKETPLACE
Union Square is the place for high-end fashions such as Armani and Ferragamo, as well as the enormous Macy's department store. For incredible organic produce and artisan foods, visit the Ferry Building Marketplace near the Bay Bridge.

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA AND MONTEREY
Artists love these beachfront towns along the Central Coast. In quaint Carmel, visit galleries and boutiques tucked away in quiet courtyards. In Monterey, load up on souvenirs along Cannery Row.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA STATE STREET
This pretty coastal city north of LA has great shopping within walking distance of the beach; look for galleries, vintage fashions and accessories. Farmers' markets offer wonderful foods at various locations throughout the week.

WEST HOLLYWOOD SANTA MONICA, SUNSET & ROBERTSON BOULEVARDS
Though less than 2 miles square, this town is full of fantastic shopping fnds, with trendy boutiques, sexy nightclubs and pavement cafes ideal for people watching. Keep the camera ready for celebrity sightings along these shop-lined streets.

BEVERLY HILLS RODEO, BEVERLY & CANON DRIVES
The stellar shopping here isn't just on ritzy Rodeo Drive, but also on neighbouring boutique-lined side streets, with beautiful fashions and accessories and fabulous opportunities for people watching.

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